Tatonka has undergone a 2-part surgery (by Dr. Hannah Muelller, at Cedarbrook Veterinary Care), to attempt to correct his severe limb deformities. The prognosis is uncertain, but the hope is that Tatonka will gain functional use of his legs.

Surgery #1 was on June 21st– to cut the tendons that were hyperextending Tatonka’s hocks and pulling up the toes of his hind legs.

Surgery #2 was on June 24th– to cut the flexor tendons that were holding his front legs in a bent position.

Immediately post-surgery, Tatonka recovered well from the sedation, and within hours was standing with assistance and grazing.

Here is a video clip from June 26th (from the New Moon Farm Goat Rescue & Sanctuary Facebook page):